German socialite Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, a member of the former German nobility, gave US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito $900 worth of concert tickets. Von Thurn und Taxis, known for her conservative Catholic views, has connections to right-wing figures like Stephen Bannon.
This gift has sparked an ethics debate, as expensive gifts to Supreme Court justices have previously raised concerns. Justices, who are appointed for life and make socially significant judgments, have agreed to a code of conduct in response to previous controversies surrounding lavish presents received by justices such as Clarence Thomas.
Alito himself has faced controversy for displaying flags associated with Donald Trump, which were seen as symbolizing election fraud. The debate over gifts to Supreme Court justices is ongoing, as they continue to wield immense societal influence.
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